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Lumsden Clinic stops treating large animals due to lack of vets

Lumsden Clinic stops treating large animals due to lack of vets

Dr. Tanya Marshall said there is less interest in large-animal service because of the on-call responsibilities
Companion crops key to establishing saline-tolerant forages in saline soils

Companion crops key to establishing saline-tolerant forages in saline soils

USask researchers aim to reclaim saline soils.
Wheat demand continues to increase

Wheat demand continues to increase

Markets may not have fully accounted for the tight global supply situation that is evolving.
Drought may lift feedgrains

Drought may lift feedgrains

The USDA’s corn production estimate for Argentina has also been reduced five percent from last month’s estimate.
More emphasis on nitrogen can benefit forage stands

More emphasis on nitrogen can benefit forage stands

In some parts of the province, removing two tons each year is common, resulting in depleted soil nutrients.
Forage rejuvenation pays off

Forage rejuvenation pays off

Yield data gathered by Statistics Canada have shown declines in forage yields while cash crop yields are rising.
Switching tracks

Switching tracks

A new strategic plan says the old scientific priorities are no longer sufficient.
Improving the internal combustion engine

Improving the internal combustion engine

Internal combustion engineers, chemists and scientists are planning to squeeze another century out of the machines.
Growers running out of kochia options

Growers running out of kochia options

Preliminary results from Saskatchewan indicate the weed may now have developed resistance to Group 14 herbicides.
Biochar helps cut manure emissions

Biochar helps cut manure emissions

Substance could also potentially reduce odours from manure.